Section 88 of the Army Act, 1950 – Superior military authority

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Section 88: Superior military authority

For the purpose of sections 86 and 87, a “superior military authority ” means–

  • (a) in the case of punishments awarded by a commanding officer, any officer superior in command to such commanding officer;
  • (b) in the case of punishments awarded by any other authority, the Central Government, 1[the Chief of the Army Staff] or other officer specified by 1[the Chief of the Army Staff].

Source: official text of The Army Act, 1950 as published on India Code (PDF). All sections of the Army Act, 1950.

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